North Scripps Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.87° N 117.26° W

Issued: 4 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
19.4° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Scripps surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,159 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 25th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 25th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
0
3
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
428
479
589
642
505
715
581
537
321
309
637
582
556
499
397
392
362
275
283
236
183
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
W
15
SW
15
W
10
SSW
20
SW
20
W
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:47PM1.58m
7:15AM0.92m
6:26PM1.64m
8:22AM0.96m
7:01PM1.69m
9:12AM1.00m
7:35PM1.73m
9:51AM1.02m
8:08PM1.77m
10:23AM1.05m
8:41PM1.80m
10:53AM1.06m
9:15PM1.81m
Low Tide
10:54AM0.51m
1:07AM0.21m
11:42AM0.63m
1:54AM0.06m
12:27PM0.71m
2:33AM-0.04m
1:08PM0.76m
3:07AM-0.12m
1:46PM0.78m
3:40AM-0.16m
2:21PM0.77m
4:11AM-0.19m
2:55PM0.76m
4:43AM-0.20m
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
18
20
20
19
20
20
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
Feels °C
17
18
18
20
19
19
19
19
18
18
17
17
18
17
16
15
16
17
17
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1
W
6
1.1
WNW
7
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
344
479
589
642
505
715
581
537
321
261
637
81
118
499
397
199
169
122
99
236
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
W
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
W
6
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.1
W
10
0.2
S
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
428
272
264
151
114
11
11
11
214
309
34
582
556
2
6
392
362
275
283
188
183
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NW
12
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
Energy kJ
48
28
27
24
12
2
11
5
3
23
11
2
2
4
4
5
5
18
38
97
97
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
W
4
1.2
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
7
8
6
6
6
17
7
3
119
171
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
21
22
21
21
21
0
22
21
0
22
22
1
71
1769
22
22
71
0
22
22
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
2
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
5
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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